Thanks to its innovative curriculum, classroom instruction, lab experience, and FFA activities, the Agricultural Science Department won highest honors this summer at the 36th annual conference of the Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona.

In the agriculture program, students learn about the science, business, economics and technology of plants, animals and natural resources in the classroom, and through entrepreneurial projects, supervised on-the-job internships, community service activities and leadership opportunities.

Red Mountain won the Program of the Year Award in the agricultural science division last year, making it eligible to compete for and capture this year's grand champion award over all career and technical education programs in every subject area and school throughout the state.

Tyson Sorensen teaches ag science classes and sponsors the FFA Club at Red Mountain High. "Our goal is to help students succeed in the 21st century by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success," Sorensen said.